Dry shampoo composition.



l fllf f l JOHN J. WITTWER, $3., 01? SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.

DRY SHAMPOO COMPOSITION.

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To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, JOHN J. WITTWER, Sn, acitizen of the United States, residing at Seattle, in the county of Kingand State of Washington, have invented certain new and usefulImprovements in Dry Shampoo Oompositions, of which the following is aspecifioation.

This invention relates to improvements in compositions known as dryshampoo preparations, utilized for treating the hair to remove dirt andexcess oil therefrom and to leave the hair in a light, fluffy conditionwithout the excessive dryness and brittleness usually accompanying theapplication of soap and water.

The invention consists in the mixture of the ingredients hereinafter setforth and substantially in the proportions stated, although it is to beunderstood that such proportions may be varied within the scope of theclaims and spirit of the invention to adapt the preparation to variouspurposes for which it may be employed.

My composition conslsts in the following ingredients combinedsubstantially in the proportions stated: the flaked perisperm or innerlayer of the three bran layers of wheat, sometimes called red-dog,ninety-five per cent, and powdered soapstone, five per cent.

A suitable perfume may be and is desirably added, but is not necessarilyan essential part of the invention and may be added to the mixture invarying amounts without disturbing the balance of perisperm andsoapstone as specified; also coloring matter may be added to the mixtureas by an anilin Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed April 19, 1915.

Patented Dec. l2, 19MB.

Serial No. 22,274.

dye which is thoroughly incorporated With the powdered soapstone beforemixing with the perisperm which, being highly absorbinate any animallife dormant therein and,

upon being mechanically mixed with the soapstone, is ready for use.

The preparation is applied by dusting upon the hair and thoroughlyworking therethrough either with the hands or by brushing. The perispermhas the quality to absorb moisture and oil and also cleans the hair andscalp of any dirt that may adhere thereto. The soapstone also assists inthe absorption of moisture and prevents the abrasion of the hairfollicles. It also imparts a smooth brushing quality to the hair noteasily obtainable through other sources.

Having described my invention, what I claim is- 1. The herein-describedcomposition, consisting of the perisperm of wheat, and powderedsoapstone. I

2. The herein-described composition, consisting in the perisperm ofwheat, ninety-five per cent, and powdered soapstone, five per cent.

Signed at Seattle, Washington, this 25th day of March, 1915.

JOHN J. WITTWER, SR.

Witness E. PETERSON.

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